Mary Elizabeth Frantz

Mary Elizabeth Frantz was born on June 3, 1928, in Petoskey. She passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Mary grew up in Petoskey and attended St. Francis School until the family moved to Lansing. She graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing, Mich.

Mary made her home and raised her family in many places as a Navy wife, living in Guam, Hawaii and many locations in the States. She is the mother of two sons, Troy and Earl. After retiring from the Navy, she moved to her family farm on Mitchell Road to care for her parents, Henry and Ottilia (Daniels) Troy.

Mary loved the outdoors especially fishing, gardening and walking in the woods, berry picking and mushrooming. She was a lifetime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Petoskey. She was a volunteer and charter member of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel and a volunteer at Brother Dan's Pantry. Her love and continual prayer touched many lives in both her family and community.

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Mary's true joy was found in sharing life with her family and grandchildren. She recently traveled to Guam to spend time with her family there. She also made multiple visits to New York City to be with her son.

Mary is survived by her sons, Troy of New York City and Earl (Yana), and her grandchildren, including Luke, Elijah, Gabrielle and Zechariah, all of Guam.

After a brief illness, Mary was at her home with her sons when she went to be with her Lord in Heaven. She is dearly loved and will be missed, but she is at peace.

A funeral Mass has been planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey, with a rosary service at 7 p.m.

Friends wishing to honor Mary's memory with a memorial contribution are asked to consider Brother Dan's Pantry in lieu of flowers.